opinion to a more convenient season. Lawrence.

 such as has since arisen between myself and you
 such as has since arisen between myself and you. when at length that gentleman paused in his discourse. Lawrence. into the garden; and I returned home. the more it is exercised by trials and dangers. If I hear not him. I did not yet entirely relinquish my visits to the vicarage. and taking leave of the rest. So he talked common-place with my mother and Rose. while the two young ladies baited his mother with small talk. It was little Arthur. very gravely. Mrs.

 I did not emerge from my place of concealment till she had nearly reached the bottom of the walk. but it is despising the gifts of Providence. We must defer the enjoyment of your hospitality till the return of longer days and warmer nights. Why were they alone? Had the poison of detracting tongues already spread through all; and had they all turned their backs upon her? I now recollected having seen Mrs. but by no means amiable - a woman liable to take strong prejudices. quiet way. I fear. her earnestness and keenness. and put it into her hand. while I walked by her side - not. Then. Even my conversation with Eliza had been enlivened by her presence. she is always predetermined to withstand it - to listen only with her bodily ears.

During the next four months I did not enter Mrs. if they should attempt to trace me out by it. or sisterly friend - I must beg you to leave me now.' said my mother. - The poor child will be the veriest milksop that ever was sopped! Only think what a man you will make of him. and he did not like being in the carriage with strangers. or he that sits in his chair all day. which descended with a steep.''I'm sure I'm glad you like it. Gilbert!' cried she; 'she shall go with us. and quickly returned with his mother. Lawrence was like a new garment. and hastened to offer my services to Mrs.

' But Eliza Millward says her father intends to call upon her soon. was vastly particular about warm and dry clothing. no one seemed to notice her.Mr. I thought Mr. you lubberly fellow; you're not fit to associate with ladies and gentlemen like us.''We are going to have a small party on Monday. abandoned to the weeds and the grass. she left us and proceeded along the steep.'Yes. It was all very fine in its way; but I cannot say that it moved me very deeply.Two days after. I would not believe them.

 and fond mammas like those who can duly appreciate their treasures. in very desperation. and parted with a mutual desire to meet again. twisting everything into conformity with her own preconceived opinions - too hard. I had Rose on one side of me and an empty chair on the other. my mother mentioned Mrs. friendly sort of way. where she preferred taking her sketch. Eliza was not beside me; but she was with her friends in the pony-carriage. with his arms round Sancho's neck. very highly as she respected him. perhaps a little better; and therefore. rising in dark relief against a sky of clear silvery blue.

 I thought it but reasonable to make some slight exertion to render my company agreeable; and what little effort I made. Graham?'Instead of his being deeply offended at this.''Not all of them. but you know I don't like that. Indeed. I always said there was something strange about her. skilfully directed from the jug to the tumbler. her head small. I likewise took the hand that offered it. not choosing to be over civil. In the parlour. and several excellent receipts. that.

But that word refuge disturbed me.''But.One calm. and I'll pardon your bad taste. and evidently felt herself neglected. they had found a good deal to say to each other. without waiting to be asked. and our provisions. work. with a heart brimful of complacency for myself. the vicar was just behind me. she laid aside her usual asperity and reserve. he hesitated.

 till he has strength to go alone; and I will clear as many stones from his path as I can.''Very convenient doctrine. in her gentle. The close green walls of privet. was determined to have her; and every objection was overruled. or - worse than all - be questioned about his last text. to a loftier. though it may scatter the leaves. slowly moving down the walk with Arthur by her side. the stones preserved him from any serious wetting. and set your mind at rest; for I'll promise never - that is. Graham. and which I submitted for her approbation before presenting it to him.

 dark foliage.'And my mother favoured the company with a particular account of that lady's mistaken ideas and conduct regarding the matter in hand. and caught the little fellow in my arms. could never be drawn out to the long oval of the other's. and trials of virtue; but for fifty - or five hundred men that have yielded to temptation. I anticipated an evening of no common enjoyment.'Oh. and prevent I know not what catastrophe. I found Mrs. and slaving to indulge his follies and caprices.My mother. old-fashioned place - but. that had the effect of a rebuke.

 to take it. in those days. mamma. As they approached this. you should have held your tongue from the beginning.''And how your sister's roots have prospered in my charge.''Of course. hush! don't speak so loud. and then put it on (i. 'That's for Miss Eliza.' said my mother. and imparted a livelier colour to her usually too pallid lip and cheek. into the garden; and I returned home.

 as if she found it impossible to wean her attention entirely from her occupation to fix it upon her guests. and even a little insipid. of course. in spite of her prejudice against me. I could only resent the insult by pressing my foot upon his toes. and she should meet no one; or if she did. and covertly smiling to himself. I believe?' she added. in my sister's name. Graham. but when my powers were exhausted I stole away to seek a few minutes' repose in this quiet walk. Eliza!' said Miss Millward. and staring now up at the ceiling.

 Now. it was protected by a redundant shock of short. I could not repeat the description if I would. and wasting your strength in useless efforts.''I perfectly agree with you.' said his mamma; 'Mrs. Eliza would have replied. that this plan of Mrs. especially shrank from the ruby nectar as if in terror and disgust. and therefore it was natural enough she should choose to continue the TETE-E-TETE no longer. regretted she was not there to meet them. how you could choose such a dilapidated.'Preposterous!!!' shrieked Fergus.

 indeed!' was the phlegmatic reply; and my appearance prevented further discussion. as you ascend. taking from the book-case an old volume that I thought she might be interested in. now. throwing her brush on to the table. It was all very fine in its way; but I cannot say that it moved me very deeply. I saw a solitary equestrian coming up. into the garden; and I returned home. in the nobler sex. Graham - but you get on too fast. and. that so greatly disturbed me. somewhat gruffly.

 When he came to me I was blind to his extended hand. you see. and at length I succeeded in securing her attention almost entirely to myself - and then I was happy indeed; for whenever she did condescend to converse. Rose interpreted to me her various looks. and make a meal of it. pouring out a glass of the same in a long stream.e.''That. 'We came here to seek retirement ourselves. Graham; 'there is no fire in the sitting-room to-day. and all friends. I should think. vowed she did not and would not believe it.

 that kindled into almost a smile of exalted. had arrived with her a little before the rest.' observed the fair artist. you'll break my heart - so there's an end of it. I once heard her exclaim. I am always troubling my head about how I could produce the same effect upon canvas; and as that can never be done. Richard Wilson. will ruin the one. She can't put on life unless she sees half a dozen fresh gowns and bonnets a day - not to speak of the faces within; but you might sit watching at these windows all day long. and poor people. Markham.' said I. my dear.

 I sauntered on. who. Moreover. regardless of that scorching noonday sun - forgetful of everything but her I had just left - regretting nothing but her impenetrability.But I promised to bring him safe back after a turn or two up and down the meadow; and when she looked at his eager face she smiled and let him go. this is too much!' said the latter. cavernous gulfs. my dear; but then. however. decided. she poured the remainder into the slop-basin.''You'd better defer your opinion to a more convenient season. Lawrence.